What knife do you EDC?

[Isak Hawk]

Current EDC's:

Spyderco Military CE 440V in my watch pocket (Yes, it does stick out a little and is quite visible but no one around here recognise it as a knife )

SOG Access Card hidden in my wallet

SOG Crossgrip also in my watch pocket (not exactly a knife but I keep the little blade on it wicked sharp and it's very sheeple friendly)


I have a BG-42 CF Military on the way from NGK so that will probably replace my current millie as my EDC. Also have an Al Mar mini-SERE on the way, so I might need to find some place to carry that as well. I think I need more pockets


I'm currently drooling over pictures of wood inlayed classic sebenza's, and don't think I'll be able to resist buying one for long

 

[savumaki]

FALLKNIVEN U2 (always)

 

[lightsandknives]

Current rotation consists of the following:

small Sebenza w/African blackwood inlays

Syderco Delica

Benchmade 941

Others are worked in from time to time but these three make up 90% of my EDC needs.

 

[Mad1]

Unfortunaly I live in the UK so I can't carry any of my knives I'd like to, but I still carrry a Leatherman Squirt P4.

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

CRKT M16-03Z Plain Edge Spearpoint

I just can't live without that flipper!!! Makes one handed use SO SWEET!

http://www.copsplus.com/prodnum4381.php

 

[carrot]

Gerber Trendy
Benchmade Mini-Griptilian 556

a few multitools as well...

 

[lukus]

Always have a SAK Hiker with the awl sharpened up to remove splinters. Works better than a needle and gets way too much use. Also usually carry a Doug Ritter Bench Made in S30V and switch that out for the Osborne Bench Made in 154CM for dressier occasions.

 

[EV_007]

Benchmade Griptilian Ritter version s30V in black finish seems to be the one which finds its way into my pocket these days. Good balance of weight, steel quality and cost.

 

[rugbymatt]

My current rotation is three knives:
Scott Cook Lochsa
Kirby Lambert Inferno
G&G Hawk Mudd knife

 

[Lee1959]

A very simple design that I have liked ever since Gerber brought it out in the early 80s, a Blackie Collins designed Bolt Action with a drop point blade. I like the handle design, and the lock, which happens to be easy to manipulate with my left hand as I am a leftie. The current model is a discontinued Meyerco model with pocket clip and thumbstuds. I have 3 because I bought 2 spares when I saw they were being discontinued. I also carry a serrated Spyderco Cricket in my right front pocket. I dont consider the SAK Midnight Manager and Gerber Multipliers to be knives, they are tools .

I have bought dozens of other designs, benchmades, spydercos, customs, to try and replace this design but I always go back to it and they get tossed in the knife duffle, or given away.

 

[WAVE_PARTICLE]

Seems to be a lot of Griptilians out there! So I take it that S30V is the best steel for the blade? Please forgive the NEWB question...


WP

 

[oregonshooter]

S30V is the best I've used. I carry a Benchmade Ritter model Griptilian also. Some day I'd like to upgrade to a Large Classic Seby.

Anyone want to trade for a Kahr PM9?

 

[Lee1959]

Blade steel is very subjective to how it is used and maintained, ground, heat treated, tempered, blade geometry, lots of variables. Even the lowly 440 C that everyone turns their noses up at makes an excellant blade when done correctly. Few people I have found, actually use a blade to the point where the slight differences will be actually noticed in the types of steels when they are used in blades by good quality makers.

I use a strop and steel all the time, and have not had to actually use a sharpening system on a 440C blade in about a year. And it gets used constantly. Just last week I cut thru a 3 inch thick roll of carpeting without unrolling it, by rocking the blade back and forth thru it after stabbing into it fully. And I reprofiled the blade to about 15 degrees a long time ago.

Just my opinion.

 

[VWTim]

Yes, blade steels are highly overrated for most users. With that said, I like my Ritter mainly for the blade profile and balance. My combo edge grip in 440C cuts just as good.

How much you lookin for Jim? Shoot me a PM (not very serious now, but maybe in a month)

 

[tvodrd]

For the last year or two, a small Sebenza plus a Gerber 200 on the keyring and a Leatherman Micra loose with the change. I'm not reg'd on any knife forums and youse guyz made me buy the Sebbie! (Thanks!)

Larry

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

I'm a flashaholic first, so this is the knife for my EDC. Surefire Delta knife.

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

Oh yeah, I forgot!

A little SAK in my watch pocket primarily for the scissors.

And a Schrade medium size lock back in my left front pocket.

But neither get used as much as the CRKT!!!

 

[JimH]

For the last year or two, a small Sebenza plus a Gerber 200 on the keyring and a Leatherman Micra loose with the change. I'm not reg'd on any knife forums and youse guyz made me buy the Sebbie! (Thanks!)

Larry

What about that cute lil' UTX70

 

[Diesel_Bomber]

Gerber Gator clip point. Soon to be upgraded to something that I can attach a lanyard to.


:buddies:

 

[tvodrd]

What about that cute lil' UTX70

I don't carry it, but as you well know am considering shortening the blade by ~3/8" to make it CA carry legal. :nana: I'm also considering lightening the Sebbie and improving access for my big thumb to the blade stud.

Larry